Oak Island, NC

Travel Guide

A calm waterway with buildings on one side and a water tower in the distance.
A water tower, wooden structures, and a grassy area by a body of water.
A beach with people fishing, a pier in the background, and a clear sky.
A calm lake with a dock, surrounded by lush trees and two large houses with blue and white exteriors.
A beachfront house with a covered porch and a sandy beach in the foreground.

Where to stay in Oak Island

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A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

Long Beach

Long Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Oak Island Beach and 57th Place West Access Park.

A coastal road with houses, a beach, and a lighthouse in the distance.

Yaupon Beach

If you're spending some time in Yaupon Beach, Caswell Beach and Oak Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A lighthouse with a bright light at the top, surrounded by vegetation and a few buildings in the background.

Caswell Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Caswell Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Oak Island Lighthouse or Caswell Beach.

A coastal town with a prominent lighthouse, beach, and residential area.

Tranquil Harbour

When in Tranquil Harbour, you can plan a visit to Oak Island Beach and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel

2 out of 5
1417 E Beach Dr Oak Island NC
Book a stay at this beach motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Oak Island Beach and The Reserve Golf ...
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Ocean Crest Motel
Captain's Cove Motel

Captain's Cove Motel

2.5 out of 5
6401 Oak Island Drive Oak Island NC
Stay at this motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Anchor Inn Motel

Anchor Inn Motel

2 out of 5
5611 E Oak Island Dr Oak Island NC
Stay at this motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Oak ...
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Stay near popular Oak Island attractions

A sunset over a beach with waves gently lapping the shore.
Photo by Martin Humpherson
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Caswell Beach

8.8/10 (16 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Caswell Beach during your trip to Oak Island? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Things to do

Zeke’s Island Sunrise Kayak Tour in North Carolina

Zeke’s Island Sunrise Kayak Tour in North Carolina

$60
per adult
Zeke’s Island Sunrise Kayak Tour in North Carolina
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Cities near Oak Island

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by greenery and buildings.

Southport

A pier extending into a calm sea at dusk with a sunset sky.

Bald Head Island

A beach with a row of houses and a sunset.

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